late periods?

Question

ok, jus a quick question, i think my friend might be pregnant,she hasnt had a period yet, and i know she should take a pregnancy test, but she thinks she might be late. How late can a period be?? i mean she was due on, 4 days ago, is it possible she is late or does it look more like she is pregnant??

Answer 1

This is a stage when nothing can be sure. Delayed periods are known to occur, but are more frequently observed in a person who has had them like that earlier. The first delay is therefore something that is so difficult to predict, and that is all that can be done right now , with the type of tests readily available (though you have some latest tests which can confirm a pregnancy, say within 20 days, but are available at research laboratories). Therefore, you will have to wait for about a week more to be sure.

Answer 2

I wouldn't worry too much at this stage. Periods can be late for many reasons, and as it is only 4 days late it could be any number of things. Leave it a week or so, and then either see or doctor or buy a pregnancy kit , just to make sure .
Some women can go for weeks without a period ( without being pregnant ) and others can even go months without one. Stress, diet, hormones, can all be a cause for a late period .
It could also be an indication of another problem (depending on age ) so it's best not to ignore it .

Answer 3

When it's 4 days, it's pretty hard to tell. It's still well in the realms of being late. I also had a friend who often 'missed' periods, but this was due to nutritional reasons, could this be a factor?

All the same, if it goes past a week and she isn't feeling any normal pre-menstrual cramps (if she gets those), she should take a couple of pregnancy tests.

I hope all turns out well.

Answer 4

Sounds like you're panicking - I take it you and she have been doing the deed?

Don't worry, periods can get very late indeed, my latest to date has been 9 months, if your friend has just come off the pill it can take a bit for the cycle to get into swing. But it's not like every woman always gets it 28 single 28 days, some have a longer cycle than others, and anyway stress can put it off - so stop panicking. Your stress could be affecting her. If you really want to know, get one of those home pregancy testers.

Answer 5

If she's really stressed, that could make her period late. Either way, she should take a pregnancy test (purchase two tests and use both just in case she makes a mistake) and find out.

Answer 6

My period was once two weeks late and I was not sexually active at 15! Yeah you read that right, two weeks! If you are in any doubt whatsoever though, tell her to do a pregnancy test.
Periods can be up to a week late but in extreme cases (like mine when I was stressed), they can be up to a fortnight late!

Answer 7

I can be 10-13 days late but the following month I can be a week early the body seems to be able to correct it`s self this usually happens if I`m worried about something

Answer 8

Girls are late and it is too early for a reliable pregnancy test. At least a week after first missed period.

Answer 9

There are several conditions that can delay periods or even stop them altogether. Pregnancy is just one of them.

The NHS website has details: http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?ArticleId=979

If your friend is worried, or thinks she may be pregnant, she should see her GP

Answer 10

stress can cause your peiods to be up to a week late, if it doesnt come after that it certainly looks like she could be pregnant